New Lucena, a municipality in the province of Iloilo (Panay Island) was founded as Jimanban in 1877, later changing it's name to Lucena. Later again, in 1955, the 'New' was added to the name.
So, for some years, the Philippines had two Lucena stations, although they existed on different islands.
So, for some years, the Philippines had two Lucena stations, although they existed on different islands.
New Lucena was our first port of call on our journey across Panay from Iloilo to Roxas City.
There is nothing a history minded railfan loves more than to be out exploring old formations in search of any surviving railway relics.
Here Kuya Ed Labadia guides me around the formation through New Lucena.
Here Kuya Ed Labadia guides me around the formation through New Lucena.
Former railway formation at New Lucena.
Was happy to see lots of traditional jeepneys around New Lucena, so I set about photographing them as well :-)
Railway formation just beyond the New Lucena station site.
This is where the station stood. Kuya Ed seemed to be surprised that it had pretty much disappeared, so I suspect it was a more recent development.
I wonder where locals stand when they decide to just demolish railway property? Did they get permission, or just carry out the vandalism regardless?
It is interesting to compare it to the 2019 Google image at the bottom of this article. There has obviously more of this development going on.
I wonder where locals stand when they decide to just demolish railway property? Did they get permission, or just carry out the vandalism regardless?
It is interesting to compare it to the 2019 Google image at the bottom of this article. There has obviously more of this development going on.
Looking into New Lucena town proper.
Google Streetscape image of the former New Lucena station site, two years after my visit.
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